Living Word Lutheran High School
The Mission of Living Word Lutheran High School is to provide quality education Christian environment for lifelong leadership and service in God's kingdom.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,500
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Living Word Lutheran High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2001
Student Body
Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP Language, Latin, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, U.S. Government, World Literature
Average ACT score
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Jeans & t-shirts are okay to wear. Must be in a respectful manor.)
(Jeans & t-shirts are okay to wear. Must be in a respectful manor.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial aid available--based on need. 20% of families receive aid.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
John Winter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Archery, Forensics, National Honors Society, Ping Pong, Spiritual Life Team, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella, Band, Bella Voce (Women's Choir), Brother's (Men's Choir), Chamber Ensemble, Musical, Play
Archery, Forensics, National Honors Society, Ping Pong, Spiritual Life Team, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella, Band, Bella Voce (Women's Choir), Brother's (Men's Choir), Chamber Ensemble, Musical, Play
School Notes
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Our mission: Living Word Lutheran High School provides a quality Christian education for lifelong leadership and service in God's kingdom.
Athletics:
Dual Credit Programs
Our mission: Living Word Lutheran High School provides a quality Christian education for lifelong leadership and service in God's kingdom.
- Enrollment: 215
- Average Class Size: 20
- Average ACT Score: 24
- College Attendence: 4-year college: 95%, 2-year college: 5%, Military/other: 2%
- Ethnicity: 83% Caucasian, 17% Other including Afirican American, Asia, & Hispanic
- Male/Female Ratio: 55% male, 45% female
- Fine Arts: 2 credits
- Math: 3 credits
- Science: 3 credits
- English 4 credits
- P.E.: 2 credits
- Social Studies: 4 credits
- Religion: 4 credits
- Electives: 6 credits
- Winterim: 2 credits
Athletics:
- Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Wrestling, Volleyball
- Band, Ensemble, Choir, Play & Musical, Stage/Tech Crew, Worship/Chapel
- Clubs:
- Archery. Ping Pong, Forensics, Student Council, National Honors Society, Spiritual Life Team
- Honor Academy
- The Honor Academy at Living Word is a unique curricular concept designed for students who desire academic rigor and the opportunity to pursue their passions in a particular academic area. Opportunities for students to personalize the Academy to fit their passions allow students to thrive. To complete the requirement of an Honor Academies students must complete the 3 C's:
- - Coursework
- - Community Engagement
- - Capstone ProjectCurrent
Dual Credit Programs
- Living Word partners with Grand Canyon University (online classes) and Concordia University Wisconsin (online & on-campus classes) to provide courses that students may take for dual high school and college credit. Living Word works with online schools for students who desire to take a course that is not offered at LWLHS during the given school year.
- Each year in January, students take a three-week intensive course of their choice, before the start of the second semester. Courses vary from year to year. Every class offers an interactive, hands-on learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom, with field trips and projects.
- We provide families with financial aid a variey of ways. We will make it affordable for your family to attend Living Word Lutheran High School. We are also members of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program and the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
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School Reviews
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Living Word is truly an incredible Christ-centered learning environment. The teachers are especially considerate, compassionate and driven to have all of their students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. They have a love for Jesus and for carrying out their vocations as teachers. At Living Word, you are vigorously pushed to perform your best in all of your endeavors. The school's environment is one of positivity and friendliness. All students have wonderful opportunities to chase after their interests in areas such as sports, music and the arts. Overall, Living Word is an extraordinary place for preparing young people for service to Christ in the world!
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